Man gets probation in assault on El Paso County sheriff's deputies

A 20-year-old man will serve two years of probation after pleading guilty last week to assaulting two El Paso County sheriff's deputies last year.

Aaron Rosas pleaded guilty to an assault on a public servant charge during a hearing last week before 210th District Judge Gonzalo Garcia. Rosas was sentenced to two years of deferred adjudication, a form of probation where Rosas can seek to have the charge dropped if he successfully completes the probation term.

In April 2012, deputies shot and injured Rosas, who was driving a vehicle trying to flee a party in a vacant lot near Nayarit and Berryville streets. At the time, El Paso County sheriff's officials said three deputies were patrolling the area when they came across a group of about 30 people between the ages of 16 and 25 in an abandoned lot.

The deputies suspected there may have been underage drinking at the party.

During his plea, Rosas, who was in the vehicle with two or three others, admitted to striking two deputies as he tried to flee the scene. The deputies then opened fire at the vehicle, injuring Rosas.

Although injured, Rosas managed to drive away and ended up at an area hospital for treatment. He was later arrested.

Deputies have said no one else was charged in the incident.

Adriana M. Chávez may be reached at achavez@elpasotimes.com; 546-6117. Follow her on Twitter @AChavezEPTimes

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